Cinema 4D

Cinema 4D is a 3D application for modelling, animation, simulation and rendering. Maxon, the company behind it, sells it alongside other tools for filmmaking, motion design and visual effects.

What Cinema 4D offers

• 3D modelling and animation — a broad toolset for building and animating scenes.
• Simulation — physics-based effects for production work.
• Rendering — output for stills and motion, with Redshift as the related renderer.
• Learning resources — Cineversity, a training site for the Maxon tools.

Who it works with

The maker says beginners and experienced 3D artists alike use it, including studios doing fast-paced production. Maxon's wider range also covers editors and motion graphics artists through Red Giant plugins.

Key facts

• Maker: Maxon
• Related products: Redshift, ZBrush, Red Giant tools and Maxon One
• Mobile: Maxon has announced mobile expansion for Cinema 4D and ZBrush